Inside Over There11 x 6 acrylic on watercolor paper
by Miki Willa
I really like working with split complements, especially this combination. For this painting, I started out with a mono-print. I applied the paint to parchment paper. I used pretty thick layers because I wanted some texture. I put a piece of watercolor paper over the paint. I used a rolling pin to get even pressure to make the print. I was really pleased with the textures that were created. Purple and Payne's gray made up the first layer of the print. After the print was dry, I applied the orange, blue, and magenta with a credit card across the texture so that it would be picked up on the ridges. I also used some Titan buff to add some lighter areas. I really like the areas where I left the white of the paper showing through.
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3 comments:
Lovely color combo..:)
Hi,
I am Beverly/SunHawk from AW. Just wanted to stop by and see your work. Beautiful. I love the colors in this split complementary piece. So few colors, wow. I am a colorist by nature so find limited palette intriguing. Beautiful abstract yet it seems you had fun! I used to do detailed work but then began to dabble in abstracts. Feels loose and freeing and playful. Love your creations and blog and your presence on AW. Will be back!
Bev
Miki, I enjoy the range of your work. You have control of your detailed work and yet you are comfortable with the abstract. Very good. Thanks for sharing.
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